Watermelon Gazpacho with Dungeness Crab Salad
Elevate your summer dining experience with this vibrant Watermelon Gazpacho with Dungeness Crab Salad, a refreshing fusion of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This chilled watermelon gazpacho showcases the natural sweetness of juicy, seedless watermelon blended with crisp cucumber, earthy red bell pepper, and a hint of garlic, creating a light yet deeply flavorful soup perfect for hot days. Topping it off is a luxurious Dungeness crab salad, delicately seasoned with Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and lemon juice, providing a creamy and zesty contrast to the bright gazpacho base. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this stunning dish bursts with color and freshness, making it ideal for impressing guests or elevating your weeknight meals. Garnished with chopped basil and a drizzle of olive oil, it’s the perfect showcase of seasonal ingredients in a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon (seedless, cubed)
- 1 medium cucumber (peeled, seeded, and diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (diced)
- 1 unit tomato (large, diced)
- 1 unit garlic clove (minced)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 8 ounces Dungeness crab meat (picked, cooked, and chilled)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 unit scallion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup celery (finely diced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, tomato, minced garlic, lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
2. Blend the mixture until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
3. Transfer the gazpacho to a large bowl or pitcher, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill thoroughly.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the Dungeness crab meat, mayonnaise, scallion, celery, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the crab meat too much.
5. Divide the chilled gazpacho among four serving bowls.
6. Form a small mound of the Dungeness crab salad and place it in the center of each bowl of gazpacho.
7. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil and an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of summer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.2 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 3476 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.5 g | ||
| Protein | 63.1 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2420 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
